Clynelish Distillery
ABV 46%
Typical Clynelish in its texture but a smokier than usual example.
Dave Broom
Murray McDavid Mission
Brand
1972
Expression
Single Malt
Type
30
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Light smoke with gentle soft fruits and hints of orange leaf, hot bracken, privet blossom and a maritime edge. Quite sexy.
Palate: Oily jumpers and a silky texture. Well balanced with smoke kicking in. Light.
Finish: Soft.
Comment: Typical Clynelish in its texture but a smokier than usual example.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Hugely aromatic. Spicy. Mustardy.
Palate: Oily. Very lively. Extraordinarily spicy. Mustard, cumin seeds, coriander seed, Chinese parsley (cilantro).
Finish: Slightly sour, acid tang.
Comment: Spectacular aperitif. I wanted to eat a whole salmon.
Score: 8.5
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